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Albritton, Angelle, Bryant recognized at LSBA Young Lawyers Ceremony

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McGlinchey Stafford congratulates three Louisiana attorneys on their recognition by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA)'s Young Lawyers Division:

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  • McGlinchey Stafford congratulates three Louisiana attorneys on their recognition by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA)'s Young Lawyers Division.
  • Member Camille Bryant (New Orleans) was a recipient of the Top 40 Award, given to the state's top young lawyers who have made exceptional contributions to the legal profession and their community.
  • Each year, the LSBA Young Lawyers Division solicits nominations for young lawyers and local affiliates (such as a local bar association's young lawyer section) for the awards listed below.
  • The Awards Committee, composed of YLD attorneys from every LSBA District, and the YLD Board select award winners.

LSU Computer Science Faculty Furthering Research Into Smartphone Security

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

That dilemma is at the heart of LSU Computer Science Assistant Professor Chen Wang’s developing research into hand gripping as a verification method.

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  • That dilemma is at the heart of LSU Computer Science Assistant Professor Chen Wang’s developing research into hand gripping as a verification method.
  • “This research focuses on addressing two long-standing issues in mobile device authentication, obtrusiveness and replay threats,” Wang said.
  • We also have an increasing number of outstanding [cybersecurity] faculty joining LSU.
  • The university’s cybersecurity strategy is significant, and the [LSU Computer Science] department has great support.”

Veritext Ensures Free Market System in Legal Services

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Monday, November 28, 2022

In settling the matter, Veritext clients and court reporter partners may be reassured that:

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  • In settling the matter, Veritext clients and court reporter partners may be reassured that:
    Veritexts business practices are performed in accordance with all legal and regulatory standards.
  • Veritext serves all lawyers and all parties to a case equally and impartially, regardless of whom they represent.
  • Veritext embraces competition and values the free-market system which inspires us to innovate and improve our client service each and every day.
  • Founded on a commitment to excellence, Veritext has become the trusted partner and established market leader in litigation technology and legal service solutions for law firms, government agencies and enterprise corporations.

Children's Health Defense Supports Injured Residents in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cell Tower Litigation

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The Board found the cell company was causing injuries to local residents and issued a cease-and-desist order.

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  • The Board found the cell company was causing injuries to local residents and issued a cease-and-desist order.
  • The Board went through an exhaustive analysis of the science, medical records, and testimony from renowned scientists, medical doctors and residents.
  • The Health Board has also received strong evidence that the wireless facility is presently causing such harm and injury to numerous residents.
  • The cluster of severe illness among 17 residents in Pittsfield near the new cell tower confirms our arguments to the FCC and the court.

LSU Computer Science Professor Taking a ‘Hands-On’ Approach to Smartphone Security

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Existing iOS Guided Access and Android multi-account features have been tested to solve this problem but have been unsuccessful.

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  • Existing iOS Guided Access and Android multi-account features have been tested to solve this problem but have been unsuccessful.
  • LSU Computer Science Assistant Professor Chen Wang believes he may have the answer.
  • Specifically, he is working with third-year PhD student Long Huang on a gripping-hand verification method that ensures the correct user is holding the smartphone before displaying potentially sensitive content.
  • Their recent paper on this topic was published at Mobicom 2021, the annual international conference on mobile computing and networking.

Hancock Whitney Appoints Pérez and Lane to Its Holding Company Board

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) today announced that it has appointed Sonia A. Prez and H. Merritt Lane, III as new Hancock Whitney holding company and bank directors effective October 28, 2021.

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  • Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) today announced that it has appointed Sonia A. Prez and H. Merritt Lane, III as new Hancock Whitney holding company and bank directors effective October 28, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211028006149/en/
    We are very happy to have Sonia and Merritt join our board, said Jerry L. Levens, Chairman of the Board.
  • Their industry backgrounds and regional knowledge, coupled with their public company experience, make them well suited to serve as directors of our company.
  • Ms. Prez has served on the board of directors of Sanderson Farms, Inc., a publicly traded Mississippi-based poultry processing company, since 2019.

Home Bancorp Appoints Ballard To Board Of Directors

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

(the "Bank"), the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ( www.home24bank.com ), announced that J. Scott Ballard has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2021.

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  • (the "Bank"), the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ( www.home24bank.com ), announced that J. Scott Ballard has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2021.
  • "We are pleased to add Scott to our Board of Directors," said John W. Bordelon, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Bank.
  • J. Scott Ballard is founder, CEO and owner of Ballard Hospitality, LLC and owner of Ballard Brands, LLC with his two brothers, a fast-casual dining leader based in Covington, Louisiana.
  • He has held leadership roles in several professional and community organizations, including: Chairman of the Board for the LSU board of Supervisors, board member of, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation Board, the Louisiana Board of Regents and the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Commission.